Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-01-01
BiOgr8DhicaI.

Jonn Alexander Logan, soldier and states
man was born in Jackson county, ILL.,, Feb
ruary 9, 1926. His father, DR.. John Logan,
who came from Ireland to Illinois in 1923
HIS mother was Elizabeth Jenkins, q Ten
ne sseean. He was indebted for his early
education to his father, and to such schools
as were maintained for short periods in the
new settlements. When the war with Mexico
occurred, he volunteered as a private, but
was soon chosen lieutenant in the first Illi-
nois infantry. After his return from Mexico
he began the study of law with his uncle
Alexander M. Jenkins. In 1849he was elect
ed clerk of jackson county. In 1852 he
graduated::at the Louisville university, was
admitted to the bar, and commenced the
practice of his profession. He was elected
to the state legislature in 1852 and prosecut-
ing attorney for the Third judicial district
in 1856. He was elected a member Of the
legislature again in 1853; 1856 and 1867. He
was presidential elector In 1856 on the Bu-
chanan and Breckenridge ticket. In 1888 he
was elected a representative of Illinois in
the Thirty sixth congress-, as a Douglas
democrat, and was re- elected to the Thirty
seventh congress in 1860.
In July, 1861, during the extra session of
congress called by President Lincoln, fred
by the enthusiasm of the hour, he left his
seat, overlook the troops that were march,
ing out of Washington to meet the enemy,
aud fought with distinguished bravery in
the raj ks of Colonel Richardson's regiment
at the disastrous battle OF Bull Run, being
among the last to leave the field. Return,
ing home the latter part of August, he re-
signed his seat in congress, believing he
could serve his country better in the field
than in its legislative halls. He organized
the Thirty first infantry, and was appointed
its colonel. His first encounter with the foe
was at Belmont, where he led successful
bayonet charge and had horse shot under
him. He led bis regiment in the attack on
Fort Henry, and on Fort Donelsen, where
he was severely wounded. Reporting again
for duty to General Grant, at Pittsburg
Landing. he was made brigadier general
of volunte. rs. He took an inn ortant part
in the movement against Corinth, and sub
81 quently was given the command at Jack
son, Tenn. In 1862 his constituents urs ed
him to become candidate for reelection
to congress, but be declined.
During General Grants northern Missis-
sippi campaign General Logan commanded
the Third division of the Seventeenth Amy
corps, under General MCPHERSON, exhibit
ing skill and bravery which led to his pro-
mutton as n ajOr. general of volunteers. In
the siege of Vicksburg he commanded Nc
Pherson's center, and made the assault after
the explosion of the mine. His column was
the first to enter the captured city, and he
was made its military governor. He cue
ceeded General Sherman in the command of
The Fifteenth Army corps N 1863. In May,
1865, he joined General Shermsn's army, in
IT'D march into Georgia; led the advance of
the army of the Tennessee in the fight at
Resaca, repulsed Hardee's veterans at Dallas,
and drove the enemy from his line of works
1T kenesaw mountain.
After the fall at Atlanta he went home and
'ook prominent part in the presidential
Of 1864. He rejoined his troope,
march to the sea" at Savannah, and re-
NAMED in active service with Sherman's
lrmy till the surrender of the confederate
orce. He was appointed to the command
# the army of the Tennessee, but, as soon
% active service in the field was over, he re- |
igned his commission. He was appointed !
minister to Mexico by President johnson,
'ut declined. In 1866 he was elected q rep
eeentative form Illinois to congress as q re- |
and served as one of the managers |
q the impeachment trial Of President John |
ION. He was reelected to the Forty frs |
md to the Forty-second congress, but be |
ore that body convened he was chosen by
be Illinois legislature senator of the |
United States for the term beginning March
, 1871.
After the expiration Of his term of service
. resumed the practice of Law in Chicago
[e was again returned to the United States
snate, and took his seat ON the converting
that body In extra seesien, March 18, 1879.
D 1855, he was married to Miss Mary 8. /
cunningham, daughter Of Captain Gun
ineham, register Of the land ofice 1t Shaw
eseou1, M
Whan Nj. Blaine received the republican
umfnntion, HI. Logan No. given Second
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